Written by: Kevin Cann Most of the readers of this site know the importance of managing their stress. There have been numerous articles written about the dangers associated with a chronic stress response. Chronic stress has been shown to increase weight, heart disease risk, cancer risk, increased risk of mental illness, and a lower overall… Continue Reading
Appreciative Inquiry: The Power of the Positive
Written by: Kevin Cann I am always striving to learn more or be a better coach. I am constantly reading research, textbooks, and asking my fellow coaches questions. I learn everything I can about my field (movement science and nutrition). I also try to learn as much as possible about ways to get this knowledge… Continue Reading
Learning to Control Your Hunger and Cravings
Let’s face it, losing weight is hard. There is more to it than just counting calories and exercising. There are many physiological barriers that stand in the way of us seeing the results on the scale that we desire. This is why at least 90% of diets fail in the long term. They do not… Continue Reading
I’M BACK FROM PALEOFX…NOW WHAT?
Guest post written by: Mike Ritter Paleo = Sustainability > Abs There we were, 1500 or so people packed into a room ready to watch the rockstars of the Paleo movement- Abel James, Robb Wolf and Mark Sisson – give the “State of The Union” of the paleo movement. These people have been through… Continue Reading
Glyphosate, Benign or Dangerous?
Written By: Kevin Cann One of my big caveats to all of my clients is stressing the importance of nutrient dense foods. This is for a number of reasons. For one, nutrient deficiencies drive hunger. This is a survival benefit. Our body will continue to tell us to eat until it has all of the… Continue Reading
Getting to the Root Causes of Your Food Cravings
Written by: Kevin Cann We all know the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables in our diets. Most of us have read the testimonials and know people that rave about the health benefits associated with consuming a paleo diet. Some of us may have even read studies touting the superiority of the paleo diet.… Continue Reading
Are Your Food Choices Negatively Altering Gut Hormones Leading to Weight Gain?
Written By: Kevin Cann As the obesity epidemic continues to get worse, researchers are frantically attempting to find out what the major causes of obesity are and to develop treatment protocols to reverse it. We know that nutritional intervention mixed with physical activity is our greatest weapon against this epidemic. For decades we have attempted… Continue Reading
Type 3 Diabetes, The Next Epidemic?
Written by: Kevin Cann Most people reading this have heard of the term insulin resistance. For those of you that are new to the paleo diet and the site, insulin resistance is when our muscle, liver, and fat cells become desensitized to the hormone insulin. This leads the pancreas to have to produce more insulin… Continue Reading
Improve Upon These 6 Areas to Reach Your Health Goals
Written By: Kevin Cann I do not do this often, but I am going to go off on a bit of a rant. I love the fact that I see more and more people posting science explaining the how and why of their current nutritional and exercise programs. It seems as if we are moving… Continue Reading
Is Gluten Sensitivity Real?
Written By: Kevin Cann In recent weeks my Facebook feed has been inundated with articles claiming that gluten sensitivity is not a real thing. This has led to many questions and left a lot of people out there unsure of what to believe. Hopefully this article can help clear up a few of the questions… Continue Reading
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